Police: Allentown man tried to strangle ex-girlfriend

An Allentown man forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and began strangling her before the woman's son came to her aid early Sunday morning, police said.

Investigators say Yamil Rodriquez, 38, of Allentown, went to the apartment in the 2000 block of 30th Street shortly after 5 a.m. and told her, "I am going to kill you," as he began to strangle her, court records say.

The woman's son tried to help his mother and also was attacked, according to court papers.

Both the woman and her son were injured in the attack.

Police eventually took Rodriquez into custody.

The woman suffered a skinned knee when she was thrown to the floor. The boy told police he injured his finger and elbow while trying to help his mother and get Rodriquez out of their apartment.

Investigators say Rodriguez also stole the woman's vehicle and damaged the dashboard, radio and upholstery.